Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 71,154,000, representing a 52.4% increase from HKD 46,727,000 in the same period of 2021[8] - Other income for the same period was HKD 9,423,000, a decrease of 6.9% compared to HKD 10,118,000 in 2021[8] - The cost of goods sold for the six months was HKD 18,530,000, up 48.7% from HKD 12,492,000 in the previous year[8] - The company reported a profit before tax of HKD 1,716,000, compared to a loss of HKD 3,762,000 in the same period last year[8] - Basic earnings per share for the six months was HKD 0.14, an improvement from a loss of HKD 0.48 per share in the previous year[8] - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 1,207,000, a significant decrease from a loss of HKD 4,103,000 in the same period of 2021[11] - For the six months ended September 30, 2022, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 1,207,000, compared to a loss of HKD 4,103,000 for the same period in 2021, representing a significant improvement[48] - The basic loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was HKD 0.14, compared to a loss of HKD 0.48 per share in the same period of 2021[48] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2022, totaled HKD 184,603,000, an increase from HKD 180,829,000 as of March 31, 2022[10] - Current assets decreased to HKD 13,705,000 from HKD 15,210,000 as of March 31, 2022[10] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 179,802,000 from HKD 178,588,000 as of March 31, 2022[10] - The company's net assets increased to HKD 18,506,000 from HKD 16,951,000 as of March 31, 2022[10] - As of September 30, 2022, the company had a total equity of HKD 12,848,000, an increase from HKD 11,641,000 as of April 1, 2022[11] - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 22,606,000 as of September 30, 2022, from HKD 20,124,000 as of March 31, 2022[61] Cash Flow - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 13,641,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to HKD 9,572,000 in the same period of 2021, representing an increase of approximately 42.9%[13] - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 2,842,000, a decrease from HKD 5,806,000 in the previous year[13] - The company reported a net cash outflow from financing activities of HKD 10,964,000, compared to HKD 2,159,000 in the same period of 2021[13] - The company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of HKD 1,912,000 as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 5,119,000 at the end of the previous year[13] Operational Impact - The company experienced a significant impact on operations due to COVID-19, with no revenue generated from bar operations from April 1 to May 18, 2022, due to government restrictions[16] - The company received rent concessions during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a reduction of lease payments by approximately HKD 1,652,000 for the period[51] - The management will closely monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation in Hong Kong and adjust strategies as necessary to mitigate adverse impacts[97] Future Plans and Strategies - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and developing new products to drive future growth[9] - The company plans to improve liquidity and financial condition through financial support from major shareholders, ensuring sufficient working capital to meet upcoming obligations[19] - The group plans to sell properties used as collateral if necessary to maintain bank financing levels[21] - The group is currently evaluating the impact of newly issued or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that will come into effect on January 1, 2023[24] Employee and Operational Metrics - The total employee costs for the six months ending September 30, 2022, were HKD 24,097,000, up from HKD 18,094,000 in the same period of 2021, indicating a 33.2% increase[45] - As of September 30, 2022, the group had 420 employees, an increase from 390 employees as of September 30, 2021, with total employee costs amounting to approximately HKD 24.1 million, up from HKD 18.1 million in the previous period[89] - The group operated 47 bars/restaurants as of September 30, 2022, with a new cocktail bar opened in Tsim Sha Tsui during the period[72] Financing and Debt - The company has a bank loan covenant breach amounting to HKD 47,489,000, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern[17] - The group is in discussions with the bank regarding covenant breaches, as the net asset value was below HKD 30 million[64] - The group’s bank borrowings amounted to HKD 55.7 million as of September 30, 2022, down from HKD 57.9 million as of March 31, 2022[14] - The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 826% as of September 30, 2022, from 911% as of March 31, 2022[92] Corporate Governance - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Chan as the chairman[117] - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions as of September 30, 2022[109] - The board has decided not to declare a dividend for the current period, compared to none in the previous period[87] Miscellaneous - The company has not issued any stock options since the adoption of the stock option plan on December 17, 2016[112] - There were no significant events occurring after September 30, 2022, up to the date of report approval[118] - The company has not repurchased any of its listed securities during the reporting period[111]
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